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Configurable Hotlink Protection

by deltafactory

1★ (4 ratings)  ·  Current rank #24768

Active installs
20+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#24768
Peak #24768
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
All-time downloads
5.7K
Days tracked
5
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • Configurable Hotlink Protection currently ranks #24768 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • The latest release, v0.2, shipped on Aug 20, 2011 (5,469 days ago) — release #3 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.

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Details

Authordeltafactory
Current version0.2
Versions released3
Last updated2011-08-20
Added to directory2011-08-20
Requires WordPress3.0+
Requires PHP
First tracked here2026-08-06
hotlinkhtaccessmod_rewriteprotection

Description

Save bandwidth by easily blocking links to video, audio, and other files from unapproved 3rd-party sites. Requires mod_rewrite.

Frequently asked questions

Is Configurable Hotlink Protection a free plugin?

Yes — Configurable Hotlink Protection is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.

How many websites use Configurable Hotlink Protection?

WordPress.org reports 20+ active installs.

How popular is Configurable Hotlink Protection?

As of August 10, 2026, Configurable Hotlink Protection ranks #24768 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.

When was Configurable Hotlink Protection last updated?

Configurable Hotlink Protection was last updated on August 20, 2011 (version 0.2). It has shipped 3 releases in total.

Who makes Configurable Hotlink Protection?

Configurable Hotlink Protection is developed by deltafactory. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2011.